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Opportunity knocks: Doctoral student conducts research with international scientists
March 21, 2013
For seven weeks, Ashley Burkett lived and worked on a floating laboratory far above where two tectonic plates collide under the Pacific Ocean. Full story
Seizing Chances YouTube Video
April 26, 2013
Ashley Burkett worked with international scientists as part of the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program team investigating the collision of two tectonic plates. View Video
Methane Seep Research
- Audio Academic Minute: Seafloor Vent Ecology.
- Hot Meets Cold at New Deep-Sea Ecosystem: "Hydrothermal Seep".
- Running Hot and Cold in the Deep Sea: Scientists Explore Rare Environment.
- Boundless Carpet of Worms Coats Bizarre Deep-Sea Vent.
- Gallery: Life of the Costa Rica Margin Hydrothermal Seep.
- Ocean Life Adapts to Hydrothermal Seeps.
Students, Professor Explore Underwater World of Costa Rica.
March 31, 2010
Hands-on learning took on a new meaning when Indiana State students Ashley Burkett and Ron Taylor explored the depths of the ocean as part of a research cruise to Costa Rica. Full Story
ISU Undergraduate: Neil Toth's Blog From Costa Rica
March 2009
Today's recovery of the CTD were much more interesting than usual, the rough water made trying to grab onto the ropes an interesting game. But it also made for a rougher than usual night of sleeping. A few people got sick because of the hours on end under a scope of moving sediments. I had to take a few Drammamine and Mecklazine tablet in order stay "normal".
Local High School teacher and ISU Student Travel 1000 Meters to the Seafloor in Alvin
2009
- Local Teacher Journeys to Seafloor, Talks to Students
- Venturing into the Depths: Local Science Teacher to Help Explore Ocean Floor